Making a connection in public speaking
If you really want to engage and impress an audience, this trick is essential, however counter intuitive…
The question of quotations in public speaking
To use or not to use quotations when presenting, that is the question…
Enhancing authority, easing nerves, and cuttings ums and errs in public speaking and presenting
One simple trick can make you a much better public speaker and presenter...
Preparing for a big presentation
If you’ve got an important talk, speech, or presentation to give, this is how to prepare perfectly in five easy steps…
How to handle going blank in public speaking
If you worry about going blank and freezing when presenting, or giving a talk, try this and all should be well...
How to stop people talking over you
If you want to get a word in, but without seeming rude, or feeling awkward, here's how...
A big moment in public speaking and presentations
When you’re giving a presentation, this is the moment you know your messages are really hitting home…
Creating space for creativity
If you need to come up with ideas, solve problems, or find a creative flourish, not to mention feel good about life, this simple thought can help...
The red flags of confusing communication
If you’re worried an opportunity might not be all it seems, a strange use of words can be a powerful indicator of trouble.
Handling difficult meetings
If you’re facing a tense meeting, these super seven tricks can help it to go well…
An excellent elevator pitch
If you want to engage, impress, and even inspire in only 30 seconds, you need to have a slam dunk elevator pitch. And here's how, in six simple stages...
Playing a part in public speaking
Character is essential for powerful presenting, but sometimes it has to be calibrated for best effect… even when tackling cyber criminals!
The art and impact of storytelling
Stories are the most effective way to make a powerful connection with an audience. But! Stories have to be told smartly, in particular avoiding this common error…
Show not tell in public speaking and leadership
You can spend a lot of time telling people what they should do, but the breakthrough comes only when you show them…
Intense interactions in public speaking
If there’s one trick to lift your public speaking and presentations towards excellence, it’s including interactions. But how frequently should you do so...?
Exercising authority in public speaking
Simon Hall writes...One of my favourite public speaking and presenting tips makes sure you come across much more effectively to an audience, and even gives you some exercise as well...
Critical details of communication
Tiny details can make a big difference to whether you succeed or fail in important work, as I saw this week…
Planning a Powerful Presentation
Want to know the easiest and most effective way to create a winning talk or presentation? I thought you might! In which case, read on...
A critical trait of success
Successful people seem to have one particular characteristic in common, as I was joyfully reminded this week…
An annoying but excellent habit
Simon Hall writes...If you want to make sure you smash that big talk or presentation, this is a quirk worth having… however irritating it may be.
The perfect preparation for presenting
To perform at your peak, how you get ready to give a talk is critical, even the details of your transport…
The Perils of Complacency in Public Speaking
One guaranteed way to give a poor presentation is growing complacent, as I was reminded this week…
The Holy Trinity of compelling communication
Simon Hall writes...If you want to interest, impress and inspire with your reports, presentations, and public speaking, these three components are critical...
Connecting through creative communication
Simon Hall writes...Do you need to ensure your messages get noticed, appreciated, and acted on? Then a little craft and creativity can help…
Persuasive communication
If you need to influence and persuade with your public speaking, writing and presentations, this element is essential - even if it might remind you of schooldays!